The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-12-28

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ALBANY, December A.-Ex-Sscretary.o
the Treasury Manning died at "a P. NJ.
Mr.. Manning seemed to rally and brighten
considerably this morning to the surprise
of his family, and about 1 O'Clock this
afternoon, his son, James H., who had
been up watching at his bedside almost
without rest, went out for a short walk
In the fresh air. he returned in a few
moments, and entering the room where
the nurse and patient were, discovered
that his father was breathing faster, with
shortened breaths. No mark OF death was
On his countenance. and though Mr..
Manning had repeatedly requested his
family not to witness his passing away,
it was deemed best to summon the house
hold, and in the presence of his family, at
/ "a this afternoon, Mr.. Manning quietly
and gently ceased to breathe,
WASHINGTON. December 4.-The Presi.
dent issued the following order this after
noon:
To ALI Department.
The President directs that the flags on
all the public buildings in the City of
Washington be placed at half mast as q
mark of respect to the memory oil Daniel
Manning, late Secetary of the Treasury.
By direction OF the President,
DANIEL 8. LAMONT, Private Secretary.
He also sent the following telegram to
Mrs. Manning:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON. Decembe r24,-1SS7
To Mrs. Daniel Manning, Albany, n. Y.
Though in this hour OF unutterable grief
your sorrow is too sacred to be shared, and
focal too deep 80 to be reached by
to YOU nv sincere and tender sympathy,
saddened by my own affection at the loss
OF true and trusted friend, and a loyal
associate who but lately stood by my side
in the discharge with patriotic zeal OF
solemn public duty.
GROVER CLEVELAND"
WASHINGTON, December 24.-Secretary
Fairchild issued this afternoon the follow
ing order relating to the death OF ex-Secre-
tary Manning:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
December "a, 1887. !
The Hon. Daniel Manning, late Secretary
of the Treasury of the United States, died
to-day at Albany, n. Y.
Mr. Manning was a true patriot and a
firm friend, and he rendered his country
great service by a wise management OF this
Department. He was honored by all OF
our people and especially endeared to all
who were associated with him either in his
public or private life. AS mark of re-
spect to his memory it Is ordered
that the Treasury Department building
at this capital be drsped in mourning for
ten DAYS; that it be closed on the day OF
the funeral, and that on that day the ma
fional flag be displayed at halt-mast on all
the public buildings under the Treasury
Department throughout the nited States.
CHARLES S. FAIRcHuD,
Secretary of the Treasury.
1t is expected that President Cleveland,
Secretary Fairchild and several other mem
bers of the Cabinet will go to Albany 70
attend the funeral. The customary New
Years reception at the White House will be
held as usual.
ALBANY, N. Y, December q The Mayor
Issued the following, this evening, in re-
gard to ex-Secretary Manning's death:
MAYORS OFFICE,
ALBANY, N. Y, December "a. 1887.
To.the Citizens of Albany:
Our foremost townsman is no more
Daniel Man ming is dead. The great hear
which loved Albany is done with its throb
bling. The mighty brain which devised
wise plans for q nations money Is at rest
Content with private condition, he ROSE
TO national eminence. Free from ambi
zion, he was intrusted with power
Modest and unassuming, he stood before
Kings. His career has reflected lustel
upon our city. His ascent into honor ha
marked q way for our youths moved by
honorable desires. In the literature o.
mourning we can find no expressions t,
Hell our SORROW. The most we can do 1
20 adopt the customary symbols and wea
zhe common emblems which speak of grie
and affection. Therefore. you are requested
70 display the ordinary signs OF mourning
and cease from your usual employment
during the hours of the funeral services
JOHN BOYD THAcHER, Mayor.
The funeral will take place on Tuesday
December q, ut O'Clock D. m. from st
Paups Episcopal church,
All through the late afternoon aud even
Ing kilograms expressing sorrow and be
xeayement were received by Mrs. Manning
and Mr.. James Fl. Manning. Many note
of coincidence from Albanians and Stat
officers were also received, among whiol
were the following:
EXECUTIVE MANsIoS, !
ALBANY. N. Y, December "a, 1871
Dear Mrs. Manning-Everywhere Their
Is the slncerest sympathy with you In you
grief. Mr.. Manning's friends are not con
fined to one city or one State. but here IL
the city and State of his home, where b,
was best known and esteemed, there ID thl
deepest sorrow. Permit me, too, to ex
press my own personal sympathy with yoI
in the great loss you have sustained.
j am very truly yours, DAVID b. HILL.
WAsHIEGToN, ID. c., December "a, 'S7.
Mrs. Lamont and myself beg to extent
to your our sincere sympathy. Our littl
household L. In deep sadness for the loss o.
q kind and most respected friend.
DANIEL g. LAMONT.
PHILADELPHIA, December "a, '87.
j offer our sincere sympathy and will at
TEND burial. SAMUEL j. RANpALL.
CINCINNATI, December A.-The follow